Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
Topic Notes: Pakistan Studies/Affairs
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Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
21
Governor General Ghulam Muhammad dismissed the cabinet of Khawajah Nazimuddin on:
Answer:
17 April, 1953
On April 17, 1953, Governor-General Ghulam Muhammad dismissed Prime Minister Khawaja Nazimuddin's cabinet. This was a controversial move as Nazimuddin still enjoyed the support of the Constituent Assembly, setting a precedent for bureaucratic intervention.
22
After Khawaja Nazimuddin became PM, who was appointed as the Governor General of Pakistan?
Answer:
Ghulam Muhammad
Malik Ghulam Muhammad was appointed as the third Governor-General of Pakistan when Khawaja Nazimuddin vacated the office to become Prime Minister. Ghulam Muhammad's tenure was marked by strong bureaucratic influence and the dismissal of the cabinet.
23
After the death of Liaquat Ali Khan, the prime minister of Pakistan was:
Answer:
Khawajah Nazimuddin
After the assassination of Liaquat Ali Khan, Khawaja Nazimuddin stepped down from the position of Governor-General to become the second Prime Minister of Pakistan. He struggled with economic issues and religious riots during his tenure.
24
Name the Afghani who assassinated Liaquat Ali Khan:
Answer:
Said Akbar
Said Akbar, an Afghan national, was the man who shot Liaquat Ali Khan during his speech in Rawalpindi. Said Akbar was immediately killed by the security personnel and police on the spot, leaving many questions about the motive unanswered.
25
The first Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan was assassinated in Rawalpindi on:
Answer:
16th Oct. 1951
Liaquat Ali Khan was assassinated on October 16, 1951, while addressing a public gathering at Company Bagh, Rawalpindi. The park was later renamed Liaquat Bagh in his honor. He was the first Prime Minister of Pakistan.
26
The name of the historical pact signed by Liaquat Ali Khan with India to provide security to minority communities was:
Answer:
Liaquat-Nehru pact
The Liaquat-Nehru Pact was signed on April 8, 1950, between the Prime Ministers of Pakistan and India. Its primary goal was to ensure the safety and rights of minority communities in both countries following the massive communal violence during and after partition.
27
At the death of Quaid-i-Azam, who was the Chief Minister of Bengal requested to succeed to the office of Governor General?
Answer:
Khawaja Nazimuddin
Following the death of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Khawaja Nazimuddin, who was then serving as the Chief Minister of East Bengal, was appointed as the second Governor-General of Pakistan. He was a veteran Muslim League leader.
28
The great loss occurred to infant Pakistan on September 11, 1948 was:
Answer:
Death of Quaid-i-Azam
September 11, 1948, marks the passing of Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. His death just one year after independence left a massive leadership vacuum in the newly formed state of Pakistan during its most critical formative phase.
29
The constitution under which Urdu and Bengali got equal rank and English was given free run for twenty years was:
Answer:
Constitution of 1956
The 1956 Constitution of Pakistan was the first constitution to formally recognize both Urdu and Bengali as the national languages of the country. It also provided a provision for English to continue being used for official purposes for a period of twenty years.
30
The head of Government on 21st February 1952 was:
Answer:
Mr. Nurul Amin
Mr. Nurul Amin was the Chief Minister of East Bengal on February 21, 1952. This day is significant due to the Language Movement protests in Dhaka, where students and activists demanded Bengali be recognized as a national language, leading to a tragic police firing incident.